Over the past 3 years, Art D’Egypte’s innovative art guides program has been integral to the success of the annual Forever is Now exhibition at the Giza Pyramids.

Trained art enthusiasts have provided engaging tours that connect visitors to the exhibition’s contemporary artworks and the ancient site.
As the Forever is Now exhibition continues to grow, these dedicated guides remain a crucial asset, enriching cultural dialogue and empowering local communities.

A true luminary in the world of luxury jewelry and gemology. Mehdi's journey began in childhood, guided by a mother who infused love and artistry into jewelry design, and a father who imparted technical gemological expertise. 

With a Master of Science in Luxury and Design and the esteemed HRD Antwerp Certified Diamond Grader diploma, they have crafted a career that blends passion and precision. Their roles at Chanel, Buccellati, and now Tiffany & Co., have solidified their expertise in diamond evaluation, training, and sales excellence. 

His whose lifelong dedication to the artistry and science of jewelry promises to enlighten and inspire us all 

Fares Akkad is the new Regional Director of the Middle East and North Africa [MENA] region at Meta. In this role, Fares designs and leads the commercial growth of the company and its portfolio of apps, services and businesses across MENA. Fares was most recently the Director of Media Partnerships for News in Growth Markets at Meta, supporting journalists and publishers in embedding a sustainable business model in the digital age.

Prior to Meta, Fares led digital business development and distribution for MBC Group, joining the group after over a decade in management consulting in both the region and the United States [US]. Entrepreneurship remains a passion for Fares, having started, funded and exited several startups in MENA and the US – he remains an active advisor and investor in the startup scene.

Christie's has been founded in 1766, Christie’s is a world-leading art and luxury business. Renowned and trusted for its expert live and online auctions, as well as its bespoke private sales, Christie’s offers a full portfolio of global services to its clients, including art appraisal, art financing, international real estate and education. Christie’s has a physical presence in 46 countries, throughout the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific, with flagship international sales hubs in New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris and Geneva. It also is the only international auction house authorized to hold sales in mainland China (Shanghai).

Vilma has dedicated her career to developing creative industries across New York, Chicago, London and Dubai. She joined Alserkal in 2012 and, in her time with the organisation, she has been instrumental in its evolution and responsible for overseeing Alserkal Avenue’s physical expansion of US$20 million in 2015. Vilma has also been the driving force behind Alserkal’s non-profit activities in the arts, which were formalised under Alserkal Arts Foundation in 2019, affirming the organisation’s commitment to artistic production, scholarship and research.